1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maybach |
| Model | 145 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 110 L |
